FAQs

Decisions to close athletic fields due to weather are typically made between 12-1pm each day.

Parks & Gardens gives you the option to receive field notifications by email or text message through the RainedOut app. To register, go to the RainedOut website by clicking here and sign up with your mobile phone number or email address. You will then receive the notifications. You may unsubscribe from the service at any time.

Field closures are also posted on the Parks & Gardens homepage, facebook and twitter.

Requests to fly model airplanes must be approved by the Parks Assistant Director. Requestor must provide proof of General Liability insurance with at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.

Yes! The splashpad is accessible to anyone using a mobility device. We also have a water wheelchair that can be used by those whose mobility devices cannot tolerate moisture. Contact the parks and gardens office at (910) 798-7620 to use the water wheelchair.

The Liberty Wheelchair Swing requires a key to unlock the swing for use. Keys are provided free of charge at the parks and gardens office. There is also a key in the lockbox attached to the gated area. To request your own key or to obtain the lockbox code, contact the parks and gardens office during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) at (910) 798-7620. Click here for a printable key request form

Beer and wine in non-glass containers are allowed with a picnic shelter reservation – No liquor is allowed. Alcohol must be kept underneath or within 50 feet of the shelter and is not permitted on or near a playground. Beer and wine are permitted with an Executive Development Center or Airlie Gardens event reservation with the proper permit.

Unfortunately, we do not allow tables to be brought into the park without a picnic shelter reservation. We have individual picnic tables in the parks that can be used on a first come first served basis.

Yes, the cost is $9 for adults, $5 for NHC Residents and Military and $3 for children age 4-12 years. Admission is free for NHC Residents the first Sunday of every month. (proof of ID is needed for NHC Residents and Military)

Fishing and kayaking are not daily experiences offered at the gardens. We do offer kayaking and fishing programs through the Environmental Education Program. Please check the events calendar to view a list of our scheduled programs.

Airlie Gardens does not offer food service. The gift shop does carry small snacks and there is a drink vending machine located outside the gift shop. Please visit the Garden Services Center to view a collection of menus from area restaurants. Within one mile of the Gardens there are 15 restaurants. We are glad to call any restaurant to see if they offer call ahead seating and make a reservation for you.

Airlie is predominantly a walking experience, but many of our paths and gardens are easily accessible by wheelchair. Thanks to funding from two local foundations, we also offer an Accessibility Tram. On scheduled days, the tram drives a route around the gardens. You can get on and off the tram at your leisure. There are six tram stops in the gardens. Click here for the Tram Schedule